East Tampa Academy (Evolution Institute)

In at least one of the local schools in East Tampa, a staggering 80% of children are failing by the time they reach 3rd grade. That’s why we decided to be a part of the solution. 

East Tampa Academy opened in August 2017 as a tuition-free charter school based on the original purpose of charter schools – to develop new strategies for effective learning by the students. We work closely with the school district and other agencies to share knowledge. East Tampa Academy aims is to improve academic outcomes for children in our community in order to help break the cycle of poverty and to do so in a way that is replicable and scalable for other communities. 

By bringing the best of what years of scientific research tells us about how young minds learn, the non-profit organization Evolution Institute has created an engaging environment, effective instructional approaches, and an improved curriculum to foster a love for learning that will make a measurable impact in the East Tampa community. Building upon the past successes of our community partners, the Academy is designed to be a place where children will be in a learning environment built on a foundation of practical knowledge, experience, and science. The latter includes current research in brain development, literacy learning, and the development of social and emotional skills.

Make a big impact this Give Day! Give East Tampa Academy students the gift of music by supporting our fundraiser for musical instruments below!